1203 – Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
In 1176 Strongbow granted the manor of Maynooth to Maurice Fitzgerald who erected a castle for protection against the native Irish.
1210 – St. David’s Castle, Naas, Co. Kildare
Also known as King John’s Castle, and is the last surviving example of the many fortified houses in the town of Naas.
1223 – St. Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, Co. Kildare
St. Brigid’s Cathedral, most recently rebuilt in the 19th century, stands on the original site of the nunnery founded by St.
12th C. – Round Tower, Kildare, Co. Kildare
The 32-metre round tower in Kildare is the second tallest in Ireland.
1302 – Franciscan Friary, Castledermot, Co.Kildare
Founded in 1302 by Thomas, Lord of Ossory and plundered in 1317.
1630 – St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
St Mary’s Church of Ireland is, curiously, incorporated into the outer wall of St Patrick’s College,
1636 – Jigginstown House, Naas, Co. Kildare
Architect: John Allen
Jigginstown also known as Sigginstown House,
1722 – Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Architect: Alessandro Galilei & Edward Lovett Pearce
Castletown is the largest and grandest Palladian country house in Ireland.
1724 – Oakley Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Architect: Thomas Burgh
Oakley Park, formerly Celbridge House, was built in 1724 by Arthur Price when he was vicar of Celbridge,
1730s – St Wolstan’s, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
The buildings of St. Wolstan’s priory were probably converted into a house for Sir John Alen before his death in 1561.
